Revered for his dust my broom riff, the biggest slide guitarist in postwar blues was a major link between traditional delta and modern chicago blues. Elmore james lyrics find all lyrics for songs such as cant stop loving you, baby whats wrong, look on at. Elmore jamess best songs as picked by the jam community, 20112015 dust my broom elmore james. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Download a large collection of music via torrent 300. Elmore james discography, albums and songs mp3 buy at. Piano, voice and guitar chords only interactive download by eric clapton and elmore james.
Known as the king of the slide guitar, he was a significant influence on the development of rock music. James was born fifty miles north of jackson not to be confused with another richland just south of jackson. Mississippiborn elmore leonard was a blues musician known as the king of the slide guitar. The amazing secret history of elmore james was originally a masters thesis project for author steve franz, and as he points out in the books preface, he consulted over 300 recordings in addition to researching the artist through close to a combined 500 articles, books, liner notes, newspaper clippings, interviews, and more. However, thats like saying youre stuffed after consuming a massive thanksgiving dinner and yet gluttonously looking forward to leftovers the next day. The track includes covers of james songs by such artists as tom jones, billy gibbons, rodney crowell, keb mo, and more. Mavis tells alonzo that he should play more like elmore james as she makes breakfast, he tells her that he thinks he should take james advice and stay away from her. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. The history of elmore james, and blues after hours. His most famous song, dust my broom, an electrified adaptation of a robert johnson tune, was his first hit and features one of the most identifiable slide guitar figures in blues. Find elmore james discography, albums and singles on allmusic. He played on various radio shows throughout the south and built up a following. Stranger in this world reverend james elmore jenkins. Complete list of elmore james music featured in tv shows and movies.
Elmore james was an american blues slide guitarist and singer who recorded from 1951 until 1963. We use cookies on this website to assist with navigation and promo. In 1951, he recorded his first record, dust my broom, for the small trumpet records label out of jackson, ms. All told, nearly fifteen years of work were poured. Nov 25, 2017 listen to your favorite songs from legends. Elmore james, original name elmore brooks, born january 27, 1918, richland, mississippi, u. Download a large collection of music via torrent 300 albums. Stranger in this world by reverend james elmore jenkins, released 15 april 2020 1. Chronic heart problems led to james death at the age of 45, but not before he blessed the world with dozens of songs that have influenced hundreds of players. January 27, 1918 in richland, holmes county, mississippi d. Music profile for elmore james, born 27 january 1918.
The resurrection of elmore james in particular would waken the dead. May 24, 1963 at homesick james apartment on the 1500 block of n. He passed away tragically when he was on the verge of the 60s blues revival. Elmore james related artists lyrics big bill broonzy lyrics 52. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Elmore james was the best bottleneck player to pick up an electric guitar, and an exceptionally good singer and single note player as well. The cd features james recordings on the meteor, flair, and modern records labels from 1952 through 1956. A century later, sylvan songs records is releasing a tribute album to the king of the slide guitar. Elmores last great recordings occurred in the 1960s when he was signed by new york producerlabelowner bobby robinson. Elmore james stranger blues mp3 download and lyrics. Elmore james discography, albums and songs mp3 buy at online. Wieland street in chicago, illinois buried at the newport missionary baptist church cemetery near ebenezer, holmes county, mississippi discography. This is the second elmore james lp in the anthology of the blues series originally released. His 1953 recordings for chess checker, late 1950s sides for chief and early 1960s material for bobby robinsons labels are all excellent too, but these recordings mostly for flair have a raw power which i find especially appealing.
Revered for his dust my broom riff, the biggest slide guitarist in postwar blues was a major link between traditional delta. Included is an appendix of myths surrounding james,an extensive discographyincluding. Elmore james music takes flight again via allstar tribute. Songmeanings is a place for discussion and discovery. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from elmore james. Dec 10, 2017 sylvan songs records is celebrating the centenary of blues pioneer elmore james with the release of strange angels. The combination of james s groundbreaking distorted guitar tone and energetic, loudashell vocals changed the face of blues and rock music. He was known as king of the slide guitar and was noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice. The last sessions relic these 3 relic cds contain recordings elmore made for fireenjoy in 19591963. Lets cut it the very best of elmore james elmore james. Elmore james elmore brooks, richland, mississippi, 27th january 1918 chicago, illinois, 24th may 1963 was an american blues singer and guitarist. Illustrated elmore james discography planungsburo wirz. The amazing secret history of elmore james steve franz on.
James is acknowledged as giving birth to blues rock, with some accounts claiming he beat muddy waters to the punch of electrifying the delta blues sound. Make my dreams come true lyrics, strange kinda feeling, i believe lyrics, hand in hand lyrics, dark and dreary lyrics, dust my blues lyrics, please find my baby lyrics, coming home lyrics, blues before sunrise, happy home, no love in my heart lyrics, stranger blues lyrics. Elmore s last great recordings occurred in the 1960s when he was signed by new york producerlabelowner bobby robinson. Tribute to elmore james, king of slide guitar duration. James elmore tabs, chords, guitar, bass, ukulele chords, power tabs and guitar pro tabs including it hurts me too, dust my broom, one way out, shake your moneymaker, cant stop loving you. Known as the king of the slide guitar, he was a significant influence on the development of rock music born into a sharecropping family. In flight with elmore james is scheduled for release on january 26th, to coincide with the elmore james centennial celebration. Sylvan songs records is celebrating the centenary of blues pioneer elmore james with the release of strange angels. Album a rage in harlem music from the film licensed to youtube by wmg, sme on behalf of warner records label. Elmore james by elmore james on amazon music unlimited. We offer to download the first 300 albums from the bluesmen channel collection via torrent. Illustrated homesick james discography planungsburo wirz. Listen to the live broadcast of these songs on radio bluesmen channel gold vargas blues band sad eyes. The very best of elmore james is a compilation by flair records the label name was purchased by virgin records from the united kingdom.
Albums include dust my broom catfish blues, the sky is crying. Elmore james was an american blues slide guitarist and singer who recorded from 1951 until. For his contributions to music, james was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 1992. Revered for his dust my broom riff, the biggest slide guitarist in postwar blues was a major link. Elmore james january 27, 1918 may 24, 1963 was an american blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and bandleader. Elmore brooks 27 january 1918 may 24, 1963 performed with the stage name elmore james and was an american blues guitarist and singer.
Primal art, 1994 appeared, containing the most informed discography of james recordings yet published. We offer you the best music from all over the world at lowest prices and highest quality. Unlike many of his contemporaries, james seemingly got better as the years went by and while none of the sides feature a slide guitar anywhere near as nasty as his early modern and flair recordings, hes still obviously giving it all on each and every. This was the first elmore james cd that i ever purchased back in the mid1990s. Unlike many of his contemporaries, james seemingly got better as the years went by and while none of the sides feature a slide guitar anywhere near as nasty as his early modern and flair recordings, hes still obviously giving it all on each and every side. Trumpet 146 dust my broom catfish blues 1951 78 rpm meteor 5000 i believe i held my baby last night 1952 78 rpm meteor 455000 i believe i held my baby last night 1952. Dust my broom, the blues colledtion 17 elmore james. The combination of jamess groundbreaking distorted guitar tone and energetic, loudashell vocals changed the face of blues and rock music. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from elmore james at the discogs marketplace. It became a sleeper hit, breaking through to the top10.
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